Last year had the same pain under right ribs and up into my back. Scan showed no stone in gall bladder. Started again 6 weeks ago. Really tender (screamed when Doc pressed on it) on my right side. Can't sleep tonight. Had a scan and no gallstiones were seen but the pain is still severe and Doc says can't understand why scan didn't show anything (she seemed to be saying I was putting it on)
She said she would refer me to a surgoen to see what to do. Been checking with receptionists and I haven't been referred yet. Its kiling me and Dr said to go to A and E if pain got too bad but I feel like I'm a fraud and that I can't just aske them to make it stop hurting. Its just pain. Paracetamol and Ibuprofen son't make a dent in it and Dr wouldn't give me anything else. I just sit with my hot water bottle. Grit my teeth and bear it seems to be the way to go.
Anyone have
- any idea what else it could be besides gallstones (have got a slightly fatty liver but nothing significant and gallbladder lining is thicker than usual)
- any ideas on how to get rid of the pain. REALLY wouldn't liek to go to A and E as would feel like I was putting it on.